- Posted 26 March 2025
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationManchester
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineLegal Private Practice, Legal
- Expiry 04 July 2025
- ReferenceES01_1742987891
Employment Solicitor 2 to 8 PQE
Job description
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor with 2 to 8 years' PQE to join a highly regarded law firm, recognised by the Legal 500, as part of their prestigious Employment team. The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a broad spectrum of employment law matters, advising both employers and employees, and managing complex Employment Tribunal cases.
Within this Employment Solicitor role, your day-to-day duties may include:
- Advising clients on a wide range of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, TUPE, redundancy processes, and employment contracts.
- Representing clients in employment tribunals, preparing pleadings, witness statements, and other key documents.
- Supporting senior team members on complex cases and larger client matters.
- Drafting and reviewing employment policies, contracts, and agreements.
- Providing commercially focused advice to both employers and employees.
- Keeping up to date with developments in employment law and providing proactive advice on legislative changes.
- Negotiating settlement agreements and resolving disputes efficiently.
- Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes in contentious employment matters.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- 2 to 8 years' PQE in Employment Law, with solid experience in managing Employment Tribunal claims and complex employment law matters.
- Expertise in advising on a wide range of employment law issues including TUPE, redundancy, restrictive covenants, and discrimination.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
- Excellent drafting skills for settlement agreements, employment contracts, and other employment related documentation.
- The ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
- A proactive approach to business development, with experience in client-facing work and marketing.
- A desire to mentor and guide junior members of the team and help build the firm's success.
In return, the successful Employment Solicitor will receive:
- A highly competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
- A supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment.
- Opportunities for genuine career progression within a leading, growing firm.
- Access to comprehensive training and development to help you advance in your career.
- A strong, collaborative team culture where your contributions are valued.
If you are an ambitious and driven Employment Solicitor with 2 to 8 years' PQE, apply today with an up to date copy of your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
For more information, contact Ellie at IDEX Consulting Ltd for further details.
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